The yells of angry mobs fade into the distance as you leave the human settlement, supplies in hand. Behind you, Willow Coast, Cestil, and Cristali have not been so lucky; the frightened humans have hunted them down.

You have your supplies. You have a map. You have the cure. You should be feeling confident about the mission ahead. Still, one thing is needed before facing the Tree itself.

In every legend you have heard, the Tree has a great and terrible guardian. The specific identity of this being is unclear- some stories speak of a massive fire-drake, others of a slumbering giant, or a fallen Archangel from eons lost. No matter the guardian's true form, every tale has been quite clear: going in without a plan means certain death.

You need a plan. To make a plan, you need information. And there is only one source of information that knows of the guardian...

The Oracle of Echoes is the only true clairvoyant in Aimsir. A title passed down from master to apprentice, the current Oracle lives in a tiny town tucked into the mountains of Tikit. Every utterance of the Oracle has come to pass- but the same magic dictates that the prophecies cannot be repeated in any form. 

The Oracle has foreseen that the town of their home is to be destroyed by an avalanche in three days time. However, even they cannot repeat the prophecy. As you approach the Oracle to try and glean information on the guardian, they make you an offer: the information you seek in exchange for the safety of the town. 

It seems like a straightforward exchange. Protect the people and get what you need.

However, how can you save a group of humans without even telling them of their danger?

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Requirements

-Save the town. Remember, you cannot repeat, in any way, the Oracle's prophecy of the avalanche.

Kills: One entry kill and one ballot death

Bonus Points

+1 for best quote

+1 for most creative rescue

Due Date: Friday, July 17 at 5 PM EST/10 PM GMT